Water Research Foundation Releases RFPs for 11 Research Projects

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March 15, 2017 02:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time

DENVER--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--The Water Research Foundation (WRF), a leading sponsor of innovative
research supporting the water community, has released Requests for
Proposals (RFPs) for nine new research projects funded under the Focus
Area Research Program. Two additional RFPs, for projects under
the Emerging Opportunities and Tailored Collaboration Research Programs,
are also available. All RFPs are available at www.waterrf.org/rfps.

Below is the complete list of projects for which WRF is seeking
proposals:

Emerging Opportunities Research Program

Project #4707: Resilient Infrastructure Workshop and Research Roadmap
(Proposals for this EO project must follow the submission guidelines
included in the RFP)

Researchers interested in submitting proposals should visit the WRF
website for project
details and submission process guidelines—each project will have its
own unique criteria and submission deadline. Proposals for Focus Area
projects will be accepted via the WRF online proposal submission system.
Applicants must comply with WRF’s standards for administrative, cost,
and audit compliance. These standards are included in WRF’s “Guidelines
for Focus Area Program Proposals.”

Specific questions about any of the RFPs should be directed to the WRF
staff contact included on each RFP. Questions about WRF’s research
programs should be directed to Traci Case, Research Services Manager, at
303.347.6120 ortcase@waterrf.org.

About the Water Research Foundation

The Water Research Foundation is the leading not-for-profit research
cooperative that advances the science of water to protect public health
and the environment. Governed by utilities, WRF plans, manages, and
delivers scientifically sound research solutions on the most critical
challenges facing the water community in the areas of drinking water,
wastewater, stormwater, and reuse. Over the last 50 years, WRF has
sponsored nearly 1,500 research projects valued at $500 million, and
serves more than 1,000 subscribing organizations. For more information,
go to www.WaterRF.org.

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